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R682 OBM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,200 mi
Last recorded163,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 OBM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 163,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 162,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 158,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 158,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 156,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 147,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 136,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 136,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 126,501 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 110,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper arm pin worn.

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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R682 OBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R682 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R682 OBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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